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- Page 1 TR-5,7xU User’s Manual Thank you for purchasing our product. Carefully read this instruction manual before using this unit. © Copyright 2002-2007 T&D Corporation. All rights reserved. 2007.09 16004264190...
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Page 2: Introduction
Notices about this User's Manual In order to properly use this product, please carefully read this manual before using.T&D Corporation accepts no responsibility for any malfunction of and/or trouble with this product or with your computer that is caused by the improper handling of this product and will deem such trouble or malfunction as falling outside the conditions for free repair outlined in the attached warranty. -
Page 3: Software User Agreement
Software User Agreement Escape Clauses - Although T&D Corporation has made operational tests on our software T&D Recorder ® for Windows , we cannot guarantee that all operations will work properly under all conditions. - T&D Corporation shall not accept any responsibility for any damage, whether direct or indirect, that results from the usage of T&D Recorder for Windows. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Basic Functions Introduction Notices about this User's Manual -------------------- i TR-71U/72U/73U:Basic Functions Software User Agreement -------------------- ii Display Names and Functions --------------------- 18 Table of Contents------------------------------ iii Starting Recording---------------------------- 19 What is T&D Recorder for Windows? -----1 Downloading Recorded Data -------------- 21 Getting Started: Basic Operations----------3 Detailed Settings -------------------------------------- 22... - Page 5 Graph Temperature / Humidity Graph Display Names and Functions --------------------- 45 When opening data recorded in TR-73U units into a graph--- 47 Zooming In and Out on the Graph ---------------- 48 Data List Display -------------------------------------- 49 Graph Maintenance Changing graph display colors--------------------- 50 Selected Channels ON/OFF------------------------ 50 Set High, Low, Average Calculation Range ---- 51 Edit Recording Conditions -------------------------- 52...
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Page 6: What Is T&D Recorder For Windows
® What is T&D Recorder for Windows An Overview T&D Recorder for Windows is a software program that enables you to easily make recording settings for our data loggers, download recorded data from the loggers, and then process that data into graphs, tables and /or save that data to files or print. -
Page 7: Basic Functions
Basic Functions Recording Settings Settings can be made for recording conditions such as channel name, recording interval, and recording mode. By making a recording start (date and time) setting in the main unit(s), the unit(s) will begin recording at that time on that date. Graph Display / Printing - Simultaneous Display of 8 Ch. -
Page 8: Getting Started: Basic Operations
Getting Started: Basic Operations TR-7xU / TR-5S Series Connecting the Unit to your Computer Connect the USB cable and set up so that the data logger and your computer can commmuincate. Installing the USB Device Driver By installing the USB device driver, your computer will be able to recognize a TR-7xU / TR-5S unit when it is connected. - Page 9 TR-5 Series Installing the Accompanying Software If Quick Start is enabled, by placing a TR-5 Series Logger on top of a TR-50U to make recording settings or download data, the software will automatically be opened. If Quick Start has been disabled, please open TR-5S from the launcher menu and carry out the desired settings and/or communication.
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Page 10: Getting Ready
Installing the Software ® Is Windows operating properly? If Windows is not operating properly, T&D Recorder for Windows may not be installed correctly or it may not operate properly. Please quit all other applications. If other programs are open, please close and quit all of them, making sure to quit all Quick Start programs such as a virus checker. -
Page 11: Using The Software
Using the Software How to Open To open, in the Windows Start Menu, under Programs, click [T&D ® Recorder for Windows Getting Ready... -
Page 12: Help
HELP For more detailed assistance on using the software, see the Help menu contained in the software. By clicking on [Help] in the Menu Bar and then [Search by Topic] you will find three tabs (Contents, Index, and Search) to click on to help you search for the topic you are unsure about or have questions about. -
Page 13: Date Display Format Settings
Date Display Format Settings: from the [Date Display] Menu The date format chosen will be applicable for all sections of the software including graphs and setting displays. In the [Date Display] Menu, select "Format Settings". Getting Ready... -
Page 14: Quick Start (Tr-7U / Tr-50U)
Quick Start (TR-7U / TR-50U) When Windows is started, the "TR-71U/TR-72U/TR-73U/TR-50U Quick Start Program" (from here "Quick Start") will be automatically started. When a TR-50U or TR-7U Series device is connected to your computer, the Quick Start will make a search and automatically open the application. - Page 15 Quit / Start from each application Click on one of the icons (TR-51S/52S, TR-71U/72U,or TR-73U) in the Launcher Window. Click [Software Settings] in the [Settings] Menu. [Settings] Menu Getting Ready...
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Page 16: Connecting A Data Collection Device To The Computer
Connecting a Data Collection Device to the Computer Connecting with a USB Cable Connect the USB cable (US-15C) to your computer. USB Port USB Cable USB-A mini-B Plug Plug TR-50U USB Port Mark The USB cable is a USB-A Plug ⇔ USB mini-B plug type. Please connect to a place with this kind of mark. -
Page 17: Connecting With An Rs-232C Serial Cable To The Computer
Connecting with an RS-232C Serial Cable to the Computer Connect the serial (RS-232C) communication cable to your computer. D-Sub 9 pin female RS-232C Serial Cable TR-50C Examples of serial port marks The communication cable connector is a D-Sub 9 pin female. Connect to a place with a mark as such. -
Page 18: Connecting The Data Logger To The Computer
Connecting the Data Logger to the Computer Connect the Data Logger to the computer using the appropriate method for that type of Data Logger. When using a Data Logger with Optical Communication Compatible Loggers: TR-51S/52S、TR-51A/52/51 Connect the Communication Port to your computer using the provided communication cable. -
Page 19: When Using Tr-71U/72U/73U
When using TR-71U/72U/73U Connect the TR-71U/72U/73U unit to your computer with the USB Communication Cable (US-15C). *1: If necessary, serial communication can be established by using our TR-73U communication protocol (contact your local dealer) to write a software program. In this case, it will necessary to connect to your computer using our optional serial communication cable (TR-07C). -
Page 20: Communication Port Settings
Communication Port Settings Setting Up the Communication Port for USB Communication or RS-232C Communication. From the Main Window, open the Settings and Communication window for TR-51A/52, and click on the [Communication Port Settings] Tab. Click Select Serial Port When wishing to carry out communication using a serial communication cable, please make serial port settings. -
Page 21: Using Auto Detect
Using Auto Detect Click the [Auto Detect] button and searching will begin. After the search has finished, a Search Results message will appear. By clicking the [Set] button the setting will be finalized as the port to which the data logger is connected. NOTE: - If Auto detection does not work properly, please see [Troubleshooting] for advice. - Page 22 Getting Ready...
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Page 23: Tr-71U/72U/73U:basic Functions
TR-71U/72U/73U:Basic Functions Display Names and Functions Menu Bar Toolbar Device List Settings Area Device Properties Basic Function - TR-71U/72U/73U... -
Page 24: Starting Recording
TR-71U/72U/73U : Starting Recording Connect a TR-71U/72U/73U unit to your computer so that communication can occur. Please make sure that your computer clock settings are correct. Please see p.14 for more information about how to connect. The first time you connect it is necessary to install the USB device driver. For information about how to install the device driver please see the TR-71U/72U/73U User's Manual. -
Page 25: Recording Mode
Recording Mode Selections: One-time/Endless - One-time: When the possible number of recorded data readings(8000 readings per channel) is reached, recording stops. - Endless: When the possible number of recorded data readings is reached, the oldest data is overwritten and recording continues. Device Name/Channel Name Make settings for each data logger concerning the device names and channel names. -
Page 26: Downloading Recorded Data
TR-71U/72U/73U : Downloading Recorded Data Connect a TR-71U/72U/73U unit to your computer so that communication can occur. Please see p.14 for more information about how to connect. The first time you connect it is necessary to install the USB device driver. For information about how to install the device driver please see the TR-71U/72U/73U User's Manual. -
Page 27: Detailed Settings
Detailed Settings Make settings about how to process downloaded recorded data. [OK] [Graph Display Settings] Button [File Name Settings] [Graph Display Settings] By checking here, the graph for the downloaded data will automatically appear after downloading is completed. Up to 8 channels of data can be simultaneously displayed. NOTE: - If there are more than 8 channels of data, that data cannot be displayed automatically and must be opened from the data file. -
Page 28: Open Temp/Humidity Graph
TR-71U/72U/73U : Other Functions Open Temp/Humidity Graph: from the [File] Menu Opens the Temperature / Humidity Graph. File Names and Folders: from the [File] Menu Specify how you wish the files to be named upon downloading recorded data. Also you can select in which folder to use to save data for each device. -
Page 29: Large Icon/Small Icon
[Saved Folder Settings] Assign a saving location for the data file. [OK] Button Saving Location Click here [Select Folder] Button The TR-71U/TR-72U/TR-73U unit(s) connected by USB cable to your computer will appear in the list. Click the name of the device and then click the [Select Folder] button. The [Browse Folders] dialog box will appear where in you can select the folder into which you wish to save the data, then click [OK]. -
Page 30: Monitor Current Readings
Monitor Current Readings:from the [Communication] Menu You can monitor at set intervals the current readings of data logger or loggers selected from the device list and have those readings displayed. 《Settings Display》 [Settings] button: This opens a window where settings can be made for the display colors and the monitoring interval for current readings. -
Page 31: Search For Tr-71U/Tr-72U/Tr-73U
Search for TR-71U/TR-72U/TR-73U: from the [Communication] Menu If a TR-71U, TR-72U or TR-73U is connected, but does not show up in the Device List, click this to search for Thermo Recorders by scanning the USB ports. Device Name Settings:from the [Settings] Menu Settings can be made for Device Names and Channel Names. -
Page 32: Lcd Display Settings
LCD Display Settings:from the [Settings] Menu Settings can be made for the Thermo Recorder's LCD display, such as, changing the temperature unit and turning the display on or off. [TR-71U/72U] Check one of these [Send Settings] Button [TR-73U] Check one of these [Send Settings] Button... - Page 33 [LCD Display Pattern] TR-71U/72U You can select the LCD display from 3 patterns: Alternate display between Ch.1 and Ch.2, Display Ch. 1 only, or Display Ch. 2 only. [Send Settings] Button Check one of these Check one of the patterns. By clicking the [Send Settings] button, the changes will be completed.
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Page 34: Adjustment Settings
Adjustment Settings:from the [Settings] Menu By setting adjustment values beforehand, you can record and display the post- adjusted measurement values. You can choose from two adjustment methods: 1-point and 2-point. Adjustment will be carried out using an adjustment equation of Y ＝ aX ＋ b; where X is the pre- adjusted measurement value and Y is the post-adjusted value. - Page 35 [1 Point Adjustment] This adjustment method changes only the offset (b) where the slope (a) is considered 1. For example, TR-71U is measuring 10℃ , but the standard says the actual measurement should be 10.2℃ . Enter 10 in the Before Adjustment box and 10.2 in the After Adjustment box.
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Page 36: Software Settings
Software Settings:from the [Settings] Menu General software settings for TR-71U/TR-72U/TR-73U can be made here. [Upon connecting a Thermo Recorder, open the Software Program] This setting opens the software program upon the connection of a TR-71U/TR-72U/ TR-73U unit via USB cable. If the setting is ON, the Quick Start Program will periodically communicate with the device driver and upon the detection of a USB connection will open the main software program. -
Page 37: Tr-51A/52: Basic Functions
TR-51A/52: Basic Functions Connect the TR-51A/52 to your computer to enable communication. Please make sure that your computer clock settings are correct. - See P.13 for details about how to connect. Before Using… This section explains operations for when using with either Communication Port TR-50C. -
Page 38: Channel Name
Type (Select:TR-51A / TR-52) Select depending on the device you wish to make settings for. Channel Name Channel names can be entered with up to 8 letters. Recording Start Date / Time Select: Programmed Start / Immediate Start - Programmed Star Recording will begin on the day and time entered. - Page 39 *Recording Start Settings Display for TR-50U When making settings via a TR-50U, the layout for the Settings display will be as below: The contents of the settings and the procedure are the same. Basic Function - TR-51A/52...
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Page 40: Downloading Recorded Data
TR-51A/52: Downloading Recorded Data to your computer to enable communi- Connect the TR-51A/52 cation. - See P.13 for details about how to connect. In the main window, click the [TR-51A/52] icon. Click on the [Download Recorded Data] tab. Download Recorded Data [Download] Button [Detailed Settings]... -
Page 41: Detailed Settings
Detailed Settings You can make settings for the processing of the downloaded recorded data. Select the desired processing method. Click [OK] button to complete the setting. [OK] Button Check one [After downloading, automatically show graph] After data has been downloaded it will automatically be displayed in the Temp / Humidity graph Window. -
Page 42: Tr-51S/52S：basic Functions
TR-51S/52S：Basic Functions Here all settings and communication for TR-51S/52S (Data Loggers) can be carried out. Connect the Data Logger to the Computer so communication can be carried out. Please make sure that your computer clock settings are correct. - For details about connecting the data logger, see p. 13. Before Using…... - Page 43 [Recording Start Date / Time] - Programmed Start Recording will begin on the set date and time. - Immediate Start Recording will begin once settings have been completed [Recording Interval] Selections: 1, 2, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30 seconds or 1, 2, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30 minutes. (Default setting is 10 min.) [Recording Mode ] - One-time...
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Page 44: Making Warning Settings
Making Warning Settings: from the [Warning Settings] button Under the [Start Recording] tab, click on the "Warning Settings" button to open the "Warning Settings" window. Place a check next to [Set Limits]. Settings can be made for the Upper and Lower Limits as well as the Judgment Time. -
Page 45: Downloading Recorded Data
TR-51S/52S：Downloading Recorded Data Set the Data Logger so that communication can be carried out with the Computer. Open the [Download Recorded Data] Tab Display. With [Detailed Settings], it is possible to make settings for what type of processing you wish to occur after downloading. [Download Recorded Data] Tab Place a check here if [Download]... -
Page 46: Checking For Warning Occurrences
TR-51S/52S : Other Functions Checking for Warning Occurrences: from the [Warning Times] Button Here it is possible to check the time(s) of warning occurrences. Set the Data Logger so that communication can be carried out with the Computer. In the [Download Recorded Data] Tab Window, click the [Warning Times] Button. -
Page 47: Removing A Warning Mark From The Data Logger Display
Removing a Warning Mark from the Data Logger Display A warning mark can be removed from the Data Logger display by one of the following three methods: Download Data Once data downloading has been successfully completed, the warning mark will disappear. -
Page 48: Software Settings
Software Settings: from the [Setting] Menu [Upon Connecting a Thermo Recorder, open the Software Program] This setting opens the software program upon the connection of a TR-51S/52S unit via USB cable. If the setting is ON, the Quick Start Program will periodically communicate with the device driver and upon the detection of a USB connection will open the main software program. -
Page 49: Adjustment Settings
Adjustment Settings: from the [Communication] Menu Here it is possible to record data after applying an adjustment formula to the measurement. Set the Data Logger so that communication can be carried out with the Computer. In the [Communication] Menu, click [Adjustment Settings] to open the settings window. -
Page 50: Main Window
Temperature / Humidity Graph Open the Graph display by clicking the icon [Temp/Humid Graph] in the Main Window. Click Open by selecting [Open Temp/Humidity Graph] in the [File] Menu of the TR-71U/72U/ 73U, TR-51A/52, TR-51S/52S Settings and Communication Window. If you have checked [After downloading, automatically display graph] in the detailed settings, the graph program will automatically open. -
Page 51: Display Names And Functions
Display Names and Functions ① ⑤ ⑥ ② ③ ④ Temperature/Humidity Graph... -
Page 52: When Opening Data Recorded In Tr-73U Units Into A Graph
Channel Info Display Items Drag the channel name / number you wish to move to the newly desired channel name / number position and drop it. Name Channel Data Name Interval Recording Interval Sample Number of data Max. Highest Reading CursorA Cursor A position data Min. -
Page 53: Zooming In And Out On The Graph
Zooming In and Out on the Graph 〔Enlarged〕 〔Reduce〕 With the left button drag the mouse to outline With the mouse, right click on the graph and the area you want to zoom in on. select [Return to Original Size] in the pop-up Menu that appears. -
Page 54: Data List Display
Data List Display : from the [View] Menu This is a list of the data that was displayed in graph form. [Date/Time] Button: By clicking this button, you can shift the display between the recorded date and the amount of elapsed time since recording started. [Date/Time] Button ①... -
Page 55: Graph Maintenance
Graph Maintenance Changing graph display colors: from the [View] Menu You can change the letters used in the data list display for each channel between monochrome and channel color. [View] Menu The letter colors will be changed. Selected Channels ON/OFF: from the [View] Menu By moving the mouse to [Selected Channels ON/OFF], the channel numbers are displayed. -
Page 56: Set High, Low, Average Calculation Range
Set High, Low, Average Calculation Range: from the [Tools] Menu [Tool] Menu Set the calculation range in the [Set High, Low, Avg. Calculation Range] box. [OK] Button [Entire Graph] Enter the numerical values. button - By clicking the [Entire Graph] button, the dates and times for the entire graph will be displayed. -
Page 57: Edit Recording Conditions
Edit Recording Conditions: from the [Tools] Menu By clicking the [Ch.] button of the channel you wish to edit, the [Name] and [Started Date/Time] in the "Edit Items" display will show info for that channel number. [OK] Button Channel Number [Restore] Button The selected... -
Page 58: Re-Order Channel Data
Re-order Channel Data: from the [Tools] Menu You can re-order the data during graph display. There are two methods to use when re-ordering channels:[Re-order by Dragging a Channel Number] and [Specify the Channel Numbers to be Moved]. EX:Re-order by Dragging a Channel Number [ If you wish to move Ch.3 to Ch.7] Drag the channel number you wish to move (Ch 3) to the newly desired channel... -
Page 59: Erase Selected Channel Data
Erase Selected Channel Data : from the [Tools] Menu Put a check on the channel number you wish to erase. By clicking on the [OK] button, the deletion will be completed. [OK] button Check Shift Unit ( ℃ / ゜ F ):From the [Tools] Menu By clicking on [Shift Unit( ℃... -
Page 60: Change Graph Colors
Change Graph Colors: from the [Tools] Menu [OK] Button [ Default ] Button [ Line Width ] Button 《Color Sample》 Click the channel number of which you wish to change the color. By clicking each button, color samples will be displayed. Choose the color you want and click the [OK] button. -
Page 61: Operating The Graph
Operating the Graph: from the [Graph] Menu [Graph] Menu Return to Original Size Clicking here will return the graph to its original size. Zoom In / Zoom Out Zooms in or out one step at a time Move Cursor Right / Left Simultaneously move the AB Cursors to the right or left. -
Page 62: Vertical Axis Settings (Auto In Default Settings)
Vertical Axis Settings (AUTO in Default Settings) : from the [Graph] Menu Check either [Auto] or [Manual]. AUTO: The vertical axis will automatically be changed according to the values of the data. MANUAL: You can set the upper and lower values of the vertical axis scale. [TR-5, TR-5S, TR-71U/72U] [OK] button... -
Page 63: Saving Recorded Data
Saving Recorded Data If you have checked [After downloading, automatically show graph.], make sure to save data after displaying the graph or editing any data. 3 Ways to Save Files : from the [File] Menu [Overwrite All Data] Will save any changes to file without changing File Name and Saving Location. The same operation can be carried out from [Save] in the Toolbar. -
Page 64: Creating Text File
Creating Text File By saving the recorded data as text file, you can create a file type that can be read by common spreadsheet software. Click [Save Data in Text File] in the [File] Menu. Select the [Text File Type] and [Range to be saved], and click [OK]. - Comma, Tab, Space, and Semi-colon are codes used by common spreadsheet software, such as Excel and Lotus, when reading Text File to divide cells. -
Page 65: Opening Saved Files
Opening Saved Files To open a previously saved file, designate the file name to open it. Click [Open] in the [File] Menu. Select the name of the data you wish to open and click [Open] to view the data in graph form. Select a file Selected File Name [Open]... -
Page 66: Reinstalling The Software
Reinstalling the Software Before reinstalling or updating the software, make sure to carry out the uninstall program first. Before you begin the uninstall program, first make sure to quit all T&D Recorder for Windows programs. In the Windows Control Panel, click on [Add/Remove Programs]. From the list of currently installed programs, select [T&D Recorder for Windows] and click the [Change / Remove] button. -
Page 67: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Ｑ : The computer won communicate via the Serial Port. What should I do? Ａ : Try two or three times to find the port connection by using the Auto-detect function. Ａ : Check to make sure that the power of the main unit is ON. Ａ... - Page 68 - If a port appears, it should be usable. - If a mark [ ！ ] or [ × ] appears next to the port, this communication port is unusable. If you cannot use a communication port please contact your computer company. - To find out more details about an unusable communication port: Select the port with a [ ！...
- Page 69 Ｑ : I can't get the communication cable connected to the computer. What should I do? Ａ : Please connect the communication cable provided with the Thermo Recorder into the serial port of your computer (D-SUB 9 pin male connector). If for some reason you cannot connect directly, please use an appropriate adapter (gender changer plug) as explained below.
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Page 70: Specifications
Specifications Compatible Devices Data Logger: TR-71U/TR-72U/TR-73U, TR-51S/TR-52S, TR-51A/TR-52 Data Comm. Devices TR-50U / TR-50C *To properly use a Data Logger in the TR-5 / TR-5S Series, it is necessary to use in conjunction with one of our Data Communication Devices. CommunicationFunctions TR-7U Series: Start Recording (Immediate Start/Programmed Start) , Stop Recording, Get Unit Settings (Channel Names, Recording Interval... - Page 71 For product information or questions contact us at: 5652-169 Sasaga, Matsumoto, Nagano JAPAN 399-0033 Tel :+81-263-27-2131 Fax:+81-263-26-4281 E-mail:overseas@tandd.co.jp Office Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00-12:00 / 13:00-17:00(GMT +9:00 Tokyo Time) [Home Page] http://www.tandd.com/ We have opened an English Homepage called "T&D Online" for your convenience.
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